"The red wine vinegar and cilantro make this brisket really something special. Everyone who has tried it has loved it and always asks for more! It is really important to let this marinate for a full day -- it makes all the difference."

"Here's a fun way to serve fruit to the kids for Thanksgiving. Pears are cut in half to make turkeys, raisins and dried apricots form the faces and feet, a couple of walnut pieces make the wattles, and sliced apples and mandarin orange sections are arranged into a fan of tail feathers."

"These are the easiest hamantashen I've ever made! They are a bit sweet, roll out easily and are consumed quickly! My kids don't want to give them to their friends! Traditional fillings are prune and poppy seed. You can use any canned pie filling, whole fruit jelly, chocolate chips, or any type filling your family likes! Be creative with these- we put mini chocolate chips in the dough!"

"This is a dish my brother prepared for me in Seattle. Salmon is smoked by cooking it on a cedar plank. It is by far the best salmon I've ever eaten. I like to serve with an Asian inspired rice and roasted asparagus."

"This flagship, Tuscan steak is made from the region's Chianina breed of cattle which are prized for their tenderness and flavor. In typical Italian style, simplicity rules the day; little more than olive oil, rosemary, and salt are needed to highlight the rich flavor of the grilled meat."